Last updated: June 2026
Klusmaat vs Excel: when is the right moment?
Excel and Word are the most common tools for quotes in the Dutch trades — and at low volumes they do the job fine. Klusmaat becomes interesting when client contact, follow-up, and invoicing start running across your workday. Here's where the two trade places.
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Comparison at a glance
| Category | Klusmaat | Excel / Word |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Quote, invoice, schedule, and client data linked together | Separate files per job — you maintain the connection yourself |
| Input | Voice, photo, WhatsApp — or typing if you prefer | Typing everything yourself, your own layout, your own formulas |
| Client experience | Client gets a portal with status, acceptance, and iDEAL payment | Client gets a PDF attached to your email |
| Follow-up | Automatic reminders for quotes and unpaid invoices | You remember yourself when something needs following up |
| Price | From €49/month, all-in | Free if you already have an Office license |
Structure
Klusmaat
Quote, invoice, schedule, and client data linked together
Excel / Word
Separate files per job — you maintain the connection yourself
Input
Klusmaat
Voice, photo, WhatsApp — or typing if you prefer
Excel / Word
Typing everything yourself, your own layout, your own formulas
Client experience
Klusmaat
Client gets a portal with status, acceptance, and iDEAL payment
Excel / Word
Client gets a PDF attached to your email
Follow-up
Klusmaat
Automatic reminders for quotes and unpaid invoices
Excel / Word
You remember yourself when something needs following up
Price
Klusmaat
From €49/month, all-in
Excel / Word
Free if you already have an Office license
Feature comparison
| Feature | Klusmaat | Excel / Word |
|---|---|---|
| AI Voice Assistant | Yes | No |
| Automatic quotes | Yes | No |
| iDEAL payment links in invoices | Yes | No |
| Client portal (not a PDF) | Yes | No |
| Automatic payment reminders | Yes | No |
| Smart scheduling with travel time | Yes | No |
| Unified Inbox | Yes | No |
| Work orders with digital signature | Yes | No |
| Google Calendar sync | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Where Excel / Word excels
- You send fewer than 2 quotes per month and make few invoices
- Your clients don't expect an online portal or digital payment option
- Your workflow with your accountant runs smoothly on Excel exports
Where Klusmaat excels
- You send quotes and invoices weekly
- You lose time copy-pasting between files
- Clients ask about online status or iDEAL links
- Invoices sometimes slip or get followed up too late
- You work on the move more than behind a desk
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